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08/30/2011 03:41:52 PM · #51 |
| Depends.... but 90% of the time - spot focus point... single point BUT I move the point around so do not focus-recompose (took me a LONG time to stop what I think is a bad habit... it started years ago on film bodies that had a single horizontal AF point in the middle). On the 7D I have it set by default to different point for portrait vs landscape but still spot. |
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08/30/2011 04:40:10 PM · #52 |
It really depend on the situation ...
Most of the time it's just auto-focus using the center spot, sometimes recomposing if necessary.
For a lot of macros (especially with the additional close-up lens) I'll use manual focus.
For wildlife and sports/action shots I usually figure the action will be pretty far away so I'll just pre-focus at infinity, either with auto- or manual focus, or sometimes at the point I think the action will take place (like a base to which a runner is advancing). |
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08/30/2011 06:40:02 PM · #53 |
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08/31/2011 02:16:24 PM · #54 |
| has anyone tried a focusing screen like KatzEye for D3100? |
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08/31/2011 03:12:07 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by maggieddd:
Does anyone know how to set up 5D Mark II to utilize the back button for focusing, like puppy bear described? |
Go to the last screen in your menu, there you will find custom functions. You want function #4. Im not sure what the options are with the 5II, but I use the third choice to lock the AF with the * button. I never though of doing it till Bear shamed me into trying it, now it seems like the only logical choice (when not shooting critters or sports) |
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08/31/2011 04:02:30 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by AV3333:
has anyone tried a focusing screen like KatzEye for D3100? |
useful for manual focus lens
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